Hayfield Farm Swim &
Dive Team
7820 Hayfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22315
Please drive slowly. Thanks!
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ANNOUNCING:
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Welcome to the 2010 Season for the Hayfield Seahawks Swim and Dive Team!
This web site is undergoing some maintenance, so your patience and understanding are appreciated as we work to improve the site.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Swim & Dive Team OPEN HOUSE May 22 at the pool!
Drop by from 9am-11:30am (rumor has it there'll be coffee and donuts!); see everyone after our long, cold winter; fill out registration forms; order swim suits & more!
PARENT MEETING AT 11AM
(check back here for more details as we get closer)
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Welcome to our new Swim Team Reps fpr the 2010 Season:
Margaret von Kolnitz email: tjmmvonk@cox.net, and Kim Wilson email: kim.rick@juno.com Special Welcome to our New Coach: Matt Brado (we wish Coach Richard Jacobs all the best on his new career in California!) Welcome Back to Lacy Muir (Dive Team Rep) and Dive Team Coach George Perdue and Assistant Coach David Garaffo We're all looking forward to the 2010 Season! WINTER SWIM STARTS FEBRUARY 28th -- if you did not receive the email information, please contact tjmmvonk@cox.net, or kim.rick@juno.com or hayfieldswim@gmail.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2009: What a great banquet! Many, many thanks to Susan Grunder for once again putting together a fantastic social event for our team. (And, of course, thanks to Carmen and Tim Smith and all others who helped.) Martha Barber made those beautiful flower arrangements that really gave a special feel to the event! Congratulations to ALL our swimmers and divers ~ you worked hard, had fun, supported each other, and had a great season. Special congrats to those who earned Most Improved, Rookie of the Year, Moran, and Coaches Awards: click here. Check your folders throughout August -- your end-of-season summary will be printed out and distributed soon; any extra ribbons or awards will be placed there too. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Congrats to our four swimmers who made it to All Stars! Brooke Smith (fly), Alex DeSatnick (free, IM), Joel Desatnick (breast, fly), Ben Lambert (free, fly) Congratulations, Seahawks! Divisional results are now online. There were 53 personal best times today! Many, many thanks to all the great parents who stood out in the hot sun today to support our team. We'll see you all Sunday at 5pm at the Hayfield Elementary School cafeteria for fun and food.
CONGRATS TO THE DIVE TEAM FOR WINNING THEIR DIVISION! AWESOME! Divisionals are at Truro map/directions Meet is longer than regular A meets because there are 2 heats for every event, and the meet includes IMs. Order of events this year starts with Free, Back, Breast, Fly, IM (Look for email soon with more details) 7/22/2009 ~ Here's the list of Hayfield swimmers entered in the Divisionals meet on Saturday: entries (Swimmers who were alternates can check to see if they are now entered in the meet.) 7/21/2009 ~ Announcing - the banquet will be at 5pm (correction) Sunday in the cafeteria of Hayfield Elementary. It's a potluck -- last name A-L please bring main dish; M-Z bring sides. Families please bring your own beverages (non-alcoholic since we're at the school). All else will be provided. Contact Susan Grunder or Carmen Smith if you'd like to help. EVERYONE is invited -- Swim, Dive, Minihawks, and families! (Hayfield's Meet Results for IM Invitational are posted) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 7/20/2009 ~ WELL DONE!! By all accounts, the IM Meet last night was a success. Many hard-working parents put in a LOT of time and energy to pull this off. What a bonus that so many of our swimmers had fast swims and dropped their times. results Next up: Divisionals selections (Tuesday and Wednesday) Divisionals seeding meeting (Wednesday evening) Regular practice schedule through Wednesday Thursday and Friday practice for Divisionals swimmers (optional for other swimmers) Banquet is Sunday evening Mini hawks regular schedule this week - special practice on Friday for last day ("fun races" and snacks) Mini Hawks also are invited to the banquet on Sunday!!! Final event is meet at Fairfax Station on Tuesday the 28th. info ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 7/19/2009 ~ On Monday the 20th we're hosting 12 other teams for the 23rd Annual IM Invitational Meet. Warm-ups start at 3:35 and are organized by age group: 3:35 - 3:50pm Ages 13-14 3:50 - 4:05pm Ages 11-12 4:05 - 4:20pm Ages 9 - 10 4:20 - 4:35pm Ages 8 & under 4:35 - 4:50pm Ages 15-18
Hayfield welcomes all our visitors from Hollin Hills, Hollin Meadows, Highland Park, Lorton Station, Waynewood, Stratford, Mount Vernon Park, Mansion House, Little Hunting Park. Virginia Hills, Riverside Gardens, and Pinewood Lake! 7/18/2009 ~ Congrats to the Seahawks for finishing the season with a 3-2 record! Today: HF 243 - LB 159, with 44 personal best times! See Meet Results and Pictures Another MEGA FUN! Pep rally - thanks for getting the dunk tank, Mrs. Freese! Thanks for organizing another fun event, Mrs. Grunder! Thanks for your help everyone! (Nice diving Mrs. Bishop; and good job in the dunk tank Mrs. von Kolnitz!) Pictures 7/17/2009 ~ Coming attractions ~
Congrats to the guys who swam at the All Star Relay meet Wednesday! (See new video links on the left!) The boys 11-12 free relay ~ Michael Murray, Connor McLaren, Zack Koons and Ben Lambert ~ fnished 17th and improved their time to 1:00.53. The boys mixed-age relay ~ Ben Lambert, Alex DeSatnick, Joel Desatnick, and Jack Harris ~ finished 10th overall!!!! They also dropped their time and set another new team record: 1:59.54
Minihawks - "Lollipop" Meet is after Divisionals this year - more info Pep Rally 7/17/09 - Backwards swim meet, dunk tank & scary costumes - come at 6pm for pizza (please bring side dishes) more info Here's the list of swimmers who are entered in the IM Invitational - IM List (Please check this list to see who is entered in the IM meet. The IM meet is 7/20/09 at Home. ) Can you believe we're approaching the end of the season!?!? This is the last full week of regular practice. After Saturday's "A" meet at home, our final big meet is Divisionals on the following Saturday (the 25th). The entry lists for Divisionals will be decided by Wednesday, the 22nd; practice that week will be mandatory for Divisionals swimmers and optional for all others. (Read about Divisionals here.) 7/13/2009 ~ Great meet at Virginia Hills - over 60 personal best times! See Meet Results and Pictures 7/12/2009 ~ ANOTHER VERY CLOSE MEET!!! WOW!!! Some amazing races (how 'bout that 15-18 boys relay?!?) --- congrats to Truro for 206-196 victory. meet sheet There were 53 personal best times! See Meet Results for all the details. See new Pictures from Friday practice and the pep rally! 7/11/2009 ~ List of entries for IM Invitational - first 3 names are "firm" entries; next names are alternates who may be seeded into meet if all lanes are not filled. IM meet is 7/20 at Home. Congratulations to the Boys 11-12 Free Relay and the Boys "Mixed Age" Relay - They're going to All-Stars! 11-12 Free: Connor, Michael (Murray), Zach & Ben! 18&under "mixed": Ben, Alex, Joel, and Jack! 7/9/2009 ~ Ole! Friday is our Fiesta Pep Rally with make-your-own tacos. Come at 6:15pm for dinner and fun. There's a sign-up sheet at the pool to bring: meat, taco shells, rice, beans, cheese, salsa, chips, sour cream, guacamole, fruit, or dessert. Thanks for your help! 7/8/2009 ~ What an exciting relay carnival -- congrats to all the swimmers for the 3rd-place overall win. (Pictures) There was a lot of teamwork at that meet tonight! Big congratulations to the boys mixed-age relay for setting a new team record! Ben Lambert, Alex DeSatnick, Joel DeSatnick and Jack Harris swam the relay in 2:01.50; breaking the old record of 2:01.84 set in 1996 by Joe Knight, Joe Smolinske, Steve Skiano, and Marc Wergley. (See Meet Results)
7/7/2009 ~ Relay Carnival info -- see this list -- if your name is on the list, you're entered in the relay carnival. If you know you cannot make it to the meet Wednesday evening; please tell a coach ASAP (or send email to hayfieldswim@gmail.com) Thanks! Some details: the meet is at Rolling Forest. The meet starts at 6pm; HF warm-ups are at 5:45pm. Rolling Forest is near Daventry -- take Ffx Cnty Pkway to Rolling Rd, Turn Right on Rolling, take first right and then a left into neighborhood and pool. (detailed directions and map in link above) There's very little parking, so try to carpool and/or give yourself plenty of time to drop off swimmers and then park and walk. Plan to arrive around 5:15pm to be able to park and get swimmers in the water at 5:45pm 7/7/2009 ~ Another good meet with 41 personal best times! See Meet Results and a few Pictures. (Now, if we can just get everyone healthy!) 7/5/2009 ~ B Meet Monday at HOME. Minihawks will swim; swimmers arrive by 4:45pm for 5pm warm-ups; food donations welcome for the concession stand; volunteers needed to help set up (4:30pm), time, etc. Looking ahead: Wednesday is the Relay Carnival.
7/4/2009 ~ WHAT A MEET! Very close races; exciting finishes; even a tie for 1st place in one race! Congrats to Rolling Forest on a fantastic meet -- and congrats to the Hayfield Seahawks for a 205-197 victory. We had 47 personal best times! See Meet Results for details. Many thanks to Uncle Sam and crew for the festive 4th of July decorations. (Pictures ) 7/3/2009 ~ Thanks to all the parents who brought all that delicious food for the pep rally tonight - and especially thanks to Mrs. Grunder for more fun games! (Pictures) See you at the meet tomorrow (swimmers arrive by 7:45am for 8am warm-ups.) 7/3/2009 ~ Announcing a Golf Tournament! Coming attractions: Pep Rally Friday 6:15pm - Red, White & Blue theme -- prizes for best super-hero (you can make up your own super hero!) and most patriotic costumes! Bring 'breakfast for dinner.' Saturday 7/4/09 - Meet with Rolling Forest -- swimmers arrive by 7:45 for 8am warm-ups; meet starts at 9am; family fun day at the pool in the afternoon with games, food, prizes, & more. Concession stand loves food donations!! Donuts, bagels, ice, and more. Your help greatly appreciated! Monday 7/6/09 - Meet with Stratford Landing -- now a HOME meet (originally an away meet). Swimmers arrive by 4:45pm for 5pm warm-ups; meet starts at 6pm. Minihawks will swim at 5:50pm. Wednesday 7/8/09 - Relay Carnival meet at Rolling Forest 6:30pm (more info) map/directions 7/1/2009 ~ I'm blogging! Check out a new swim team blog -- thoughts, impressions, comments on upcoming events . . . (link on the left and here) Also - new Pictures from swim and dive practice on 6-30-2009 6/29/2009 ~ There were 76 personal best times at the meet tonight! That's SUPER! See Meet Results for improvements and times. A hearty congratulations to the minihawks who swam in their first meet of the season. Finally, a big thanks to all the parents who helped at the meet tonight - both new faces and old hands. Good job! 6/29/2009 ~ Updates on the Social page about our "patriotic pep rally" and swim buddies. 6/28/2009 ~ We're hosting a B Meet with Mansion House tomorrow - Monday, June 29. The Minihawks will swim just before the start of the meet (Minihawks: 5:50pm, meet starts 6pm). Want an easy way to help? Sign up to bring ice, baked goods, fruit, and other food items for the concession stand. Any help is greatly appreciated! Parents arrive by 4:30pm to help set up; swimmers arrive by 4:45pm for 5pm warm-ups; minihawks swim at 5:50pm; meet starts at 6pm Looking ahead -- Please NOTE there's been a change to the schedule -- the B Meet on Monday, July 6 with Stratford is now a HOME meet. 6/27/2009 Hats off to Daventry for hosting a good meet today. Congrats, Seahawks, on the 217-185 victory, and for posting 46 personal best times! See meets/meet results for results and improved times. Pictures from the pep rally and the meet! 6/26/2009 Meet at Daventry tomorrow! Caravan assemble at Hayfield at 7:45am -- Please arrive at Daventry by 8:10am so we can walk in as a team. Our warm-ups start at 8:25am, the meet starts at 9am. See you there, Seahawks! Thanks for another fun pep rally! (Pictures on the way . . . ) 6/23/2009 - Check Social page for info on Cowboy Pep Rally; Check Meets/Results for improvements & times from the B Meet last night. (Great job, swimmers! There were 39 personal best times. As always, thanks to the parents who helped out on deck & behind the scenes. And - we had a meet with almost no raindrops!) 6/22/2009 - Pictures Tomorrow! Wear your team suit & a big smile; order envelopes are in your family folder at the pool; individual pictures are scheduled to start at 8:45am - team photo at 9:45am 6/21/2009 - Monday: B Meet at Waynewood (map) (directions) We'll need timers & officials. The meet starts at 6pm, our warm-ups will be at 5:30, please arrive at Waynewood no later than 5:20pm, caravan will meet at Hayfield around 4:45pm. Coaches will have sign-up sheets at practice on Monday morning for the swimmers. PLEASE NOTE: Please fill out an AVAILABILITY FORM (available here, and in a folder at the pool). RETURN THE FORM TO THE FOLDER IN THE BINS BY THE GUARD HOUSE - one folder holds blank forms, the other folder is for completed forms. This helps coaches plan for A meets; all swim families can help by completing a form to let us know of planned absences. Many THANKS! 6/20/2009 ~ (with apologies to Gene Kelly & company) . . . we were Swimmin' in the Rain !!
* * * * * * * 6/19/2009 ~ Fun Pep Rally! (Thanks, Mrs. Grunder & Mrs. Graf!!!) (click here for pictures) Swimmers - be at the pool no later than 7:50am tomorrow for warm-ups at 8am. Meet starts at 9am. Go Seahawks! 6/18/09 - As of this afternoon, most ribbons have been put in folders. (We're still waiting on the First Place ribbons from Monday's B-meet - sorry for delay!) If you have any questions about ribbons or times, please don't hesitate to ask Lorraine Monaco -- or email me at hayfieldswim@gmail.com 6/18/2009 ~ Morning practice starts tomorrow - Friday, June 19 - Minihawks too!
6/17/2009 ~ Our first Pep Rally is this Friday at 6:15 pm at the pool (more info here) ! Also - we need food! Can you donate something for the concession stand at the meet this Saturday morning? There's a sign-up sheet on the team bulletin board at the pool - we can use fruit, bagels, donuts, Velveeta, salsa, ICE, and more. Check out the list & see if there's something you might be able to bring. THANKS SO MUCH!!! 6/16/2009 ~ Great job at the meet last night! See results for time trials & the B meet on the Meets/Results page (still working on the Most Improved list -- but 57 times dropped at the meet last night!!) NOTE: If you know you won't be available for a Saturday meet, PLEASE let the coaches know in writing! IF YOU WON'T BE HERE FOR THIS SATURDAY's MEET - Please give the coaches a written note ASAP and/or email hayfieldswim@gmail.com! Here's the Availability Form - print it out, fill it out, and give to one of the coaches. Many thanks! RIBBONS: Check your family folder at the back door of the guard house for meet ribbons. (Ribbons were made for ages 10 and under at Time Trials; ribbons for all events & ages were made for the B meet.) If you have a question about ribbons or times, please contact Lorraine Monaco at hayfieldswim@gmail.com. * * * * * * 6/15/2009 ~ Spiritwear deadline extended to TODAY - Order Form 6/14/2009 ~ B Meet Monday We need timers, officials, concession workers & more. No offer of help will be turned away! Come early to help set up (4:30pm); swimmers arrive by 4:45 for 5pm warm-ups; meet starts at 6pm. It'll "B" a fun meet! * * * * * 6/13/2009 ~ Good job at time trials this morning! Special thanks to all the timers who stood out in the hot sun all morning! some photos * * * * * * 6/10/2009 ~ Time Trials this Saturday - please be at Springboard pool by 7:50am "B" Meet Monday 6/15/09 - please be at our pool by 4pm coaches will have sign-up sheets for these meets at practice Thursday & Friday Spiritwear Order Form Due 6/12/09 Please put your completed order form along with a check made out to Hayfield Farm Swim Club in the folder marked "Spiritwear" in the team folders bin near the guard area. You can also give them to Meredith Page or Michelle Hoilman Welcome to the 2009 Season! We're in Division 11 this year with the following teams: Arlington Forest, Daventry, Rolling Forest, Truro, and Lake Braddock Hey Swimmers! - Want to get a head start on the season? Coach Richard wants you to do some dry land exercises this week - how many sit ups & push ups can you do each day? Hayfield Farm Swim and Dive Team Parents Meeting Come register your children; sign up to volunteer; and hear about our schedule for the fun-filled season ahead! (click here for Forms) After-school practice will start on Tuesday, May 26 & continue until June 18
** DIVE 4:30 - 6:30 PM Time slots for the various ages TBA
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Copyright L.S. Monaco 2008 email: hayfieldswim@gmail.com